Savoy cabbage – vegetable wit good nutritional values
Due to its delicate aroma, savoy cabbage is versatile and can be ideally combined with a wide variety of dishes. Savoy cabbage originally comes from the Mediterranean region, but is now grown worldwide and is available all year round. It has become firmly established, especially in European cuisine. Read on to find out everything you need to know about savoy cabbage: what valuable nutrients, vitamins and minerals and how many calories it contains.
Storage time*
| BioFresh Fruit & Vegetable safe just above 0 °C with high humidity | 20 days |
| EasyFresh safe 7 °C with air regulation plate | 10 days |
| Fridge compartment 7 °C | 8 days |
| Freezer compartment -18 °C | 12 months |
The key points
- Savoy cabbage is healthy: rich in vitamin C, folic acid, iron, protein and phosphorus – with only 26 kcal per 100 g.
- Versatile: whether as a side dish, in roulades, raw in a salad or as a decorative element – savoy cabbage goes well with many dishes.
- Typical taste: mildly spicy with a pleasant, slightly nutty note.
- Recognise freshness: crisp, easily breakable leaves and the “shake test” help with the selection.
Savoy cabbage and its nutritional values, vitamins and calories
Externally, savoy cabbage impresses with its light to dark green, wavy leaves.
Although savoy cabbage is not as firm as its relatives white or red cabbage, it is still characterised by its crunchy texture. A typical characteristic of savoy cabbage is its spicy yet mild taste. Savoy cabbage is also impressive in terms of nutritional values: 100 grams contain enough vitamin C and folic acid to cover an adult’s daily needs – and have just 26 kilocalories. Compared to red cabbage, it contains twice as much protein, fat, iron and phosphorus. We are convinced: savoy cabbage is healthy.
Our tip: like other types of cabbage, savoy cabbage can have a bloating effect. To avoid this, it’s advisable to season the cabbage with anise, fennel or caraway.
Storing savoy cabbage: for the right effect and longer-lasting freshness
Also known as Welsh cabbage or Welsh kale, savoy cabbage is available all year round. Since early savoy cabbage has a particularly tender and mild flavour, it is ideal in the form of cabbage rolls or steamed as a vegetable side dish served with meat or fish dishes. Savoy cabbage also tastes delicious raw, for example in a salad. Combined with other fresh ingredients, it also looks great thanks to its curly shape. That’s why the outer leaves are often used for decoration or as a receptacle for holding dips.
When you buy savoy cabbage, make sure it is fresh for optimum nutritional values. You can recognise this by the easily breakable leaves. Alternatively, try the ‘shake test’: if the Savoy cabbage rattles, it is fresh. If you do not use the cabbage immediately after purchase, it is best to store it in a cool place. In the regular fridge compartment, it will stay fresh for up to 8 days. A fridge with BioFresh technology from Liebherr is particularly suitable for preserving the nutrients in savoy cabbage. This special fresh food compartment provides a constant temperature of just above 0 °C with optimal air humidity. This keeps the food fresh for much longer. In your BioFresh Fruit and Vegetable safe, savoy cabbage can be kept for up to 20 days.
For even longer enjoyment and to preserve its nutritional value, savoy cabbage can also be frozen for up to 12 months. Simply blanch briefly beforehand and then put it in the freezer.
*All specifications given are to be considered as guideline values, and depend in each case on the type of food and on the proper storage without interruption of the cold chain from harvest/production through to the Liebherr appliance. Should food products have information about minimum shelf life, the date on the packaging always applies.
